which one is more elastic: steel or rubber. and why?

mohsin.ali

Hi,

I want to know that which one is more elastic:
steel or rubber.
and why?

CFDFEAGURU

You are comparing apples to oranges. Steel obeys Hooke's Law (in the elastic region) and rubber is non-Hookean material. What are your thoughts?

Thanks
Matt

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